Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health (2027–2028)

Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

A fully funded one-year leadership fellowship with a six-week in-residence component in Cambridge, MA, for mid-career global health leaders from low- and middle-income countries.

Award: Not stated
Who can apply: Open worldwide
Where: Cambridge, MA, USA (in-residence) with virtual curriculum, remote possible
Deadline: 15 Nov

About the programme

A 12-month program combining a virtual curriculum with a six-week in-person experience in Spring 2028. Fellows receive one-on-one leadership coaching, mentorship, an executive education course, speaking events, faculty-led masterclasses, and networking, with a curriculum tailored to their individual goals. The programme aims to give global health leaders time to reflect and explore new directions.

Duration: 12 months (1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028)

Eligibility

Hold a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field
Work full-time in global health with at least 10 years of professional experience beyond education; student work does not count
Take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from home institution during the six-week in-residence in April 2028
Eligible to obtain a J-1 visa and able to reside in Cambridge, MA for six weeks
No full-time fellowship of four months or longer in the two years before the Harvard fellowship
Substantial leadership experience and demonstrated further leadership potential
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What they look for

Applicants from low- and middle-income countries

What you receive

Fully funded: visa fees, housing and flights covered
Living stipend during US stay
One-on-one leadership coaching and mentorship
Executive education course
Faculty-led leadership masterclasses
Network of peers and mentors across Harvard

What you will need

Application materials (full list on the LEAD Fellowship page)

How to apply

Self-nominate by submitting the application by 11:59 PM EST, 15 November 2026
Selected applicants notified in spring 2027
Fellowship runs 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028

Applications are submitted on Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Source and verification

Official source: Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Last checked: 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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